Monetary Policy & The Federal Reserve

Monetary Policy & The Federal Reserve

Despite what you might think, the Fed does not set economic policy

While the Federal Reserve’s decisions certainly impact the US (and global) economy, it’s important to know that the Fed does not set economic policy. The Fed does, however, control monetary policy in an attempt to influence the direction of the US economy. Let’s explore the history of the Federal Reserve, its role and how it carries out its mandate.